Planning application
20/00121/TP
Beechings, Sandy Lane, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NJ
Proposal
Description: T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground due to extensive cavity caused by fungus - kretzmaria deusta causing huge risk to property as tree. T4 & T3 to reduce by 2m to prevent failure due to fungus - kretzmaria deusta which is causing basal decay. Crown lift T6 Sycamore to remove away from garage up to 4m to maintain clearance from garage. T5 - Fell Sycamore due to wound along main stem and allow access for lowering branches on T6 safely. T1 & T5 to be replaced by Holly trees along rear boundary between T4 and T1, position and conditions limit the ability to replant in location of T5.
As published by the council, reference 20/00121/TP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2020
Received by Ashford
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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OTH/2026/1137 Decided
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OTH/2026/1051 Granted
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